Chapter 994 - 518: Tier Six Spirit Talisman (Part 1)

Chapter 994: Chapter 518: Tier Six Spirit Talisman (Part 1)

"Give me some more time to familiarize myself with the Divine Rune Refining Technique. Then, I’ll help you refine several Tribulation Immortal Artifacts to face the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation!"

Li Mu smiled faintly, taking Xue’Er’s hand confidently.

Upon hearing this, a trace of excitement and anticipation flashed in Xue’Er’s eyes. She tightly grasped Li Mu’s hand, gratefully saying: "Then I’ll trouble Brother Li. With such Immortal Artifacts to assist, I am sure to pass the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation."

Li Mu nodded with a smile, and with a thought, he received the Five-Colored Spirit Ring into his body.

"Master, I, I, ..."

At this moment, the Treasure Mansion Spirit—the Five-Colored Flood Dragon—hurriedly flew to Li Mu, seemingly having some unspeakable concerns, unable to express.

"I know what you mean, but I still can’t do it right now. I have only learned a part of the Three Thousand Divine Patterns." Li Mu responded to the Treasure Mansion Spirit somewhat helplessly.

Having seen the power of the Divine Rune Refining Technique, the Treasure Mansion Spirit undoubtedly wanted to use it to reshape its inner Artifact Patterns. However, Li Mu had only mastered six hundred of the Three Thousand Divine Patterns, making it difficult to successfully refine even Low-Tier Immortal Artifacts, let alone reshape the Artifact Base of the Tier Eight Grotto Heaven Treasure—Painting Realm Treasure Mansion—with the Divine Rune Technique.

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in the eyes of the Five-Colored Flood Dragon, but its face quickly showed trust. It circled around Li Mu, landed in front of him, and said trustingly: "Master, although I am impatient, I also understand the principle that haste leads to failure. Given enough time, you will certainly master more Divine Patterns, and then the Treasure Mansion will embrace new life."

Li Mu found great satisfaction in the Five-Colored Flood Dragon’s flattery, nodding with a smile and saying: "Rest assured, your wish is etched in my heart. Once I am proficient in the Divine Rune Secret Skill, I will certainly find a way to reshape your Artifact Base."

"Moreover," Li Mu shifted the tone, his eyes flashing with resolute light, solemnly saying: "I will also seek other auxiliary methods. I will look for other avenues to enhance the power and tier of the Treasure Mansion. After all, the stronger you are, the more you assist me. We are complementary existences, advancing and retreating together, sharing honor and disgrace."

"Master’s intentions, the Treasure Mansion understands! From now on, the Treasure Mansion pledges to follow the master to the death, serve loyally at your side, and spare no effort to help you reach the supreme realm!" the Five-Colored Flood Dragon exclaimed excitedly, pledging loyalty to Li Mu.

"Alright! Alright! You go on, I’ve noted this matter." Li Mu gently patted the Five-Colored Flood Dragon’s head, smiling warmly.

The Five-Colored Flood Dragon nodded, then transformed into dots of Flowing Light, disappearing into the Treasure Mansion Space.

"Brother Li, you must be tired from refining artifacts! Sit down; let me give you a massage!"

Xue’Er pulled Li Mu’s hand, speaking gently.

"Xue’Er, you’re so considerate." Li Mu chuckled softly, letting Xue’Er lead him to sit at a stone table.

Xue’Er’s skill was delicate, her fingertips gently landing on Li Mu’s shoulder. With just the right amount of force, she started massaging him. The light movements dispelled all of Li Mu’s fatigue, making him feel unprecedented comfort and tranquility.

Gradually, Li Mu leaned against Xue’Er and fell asleep.

Uncertain of how much time passed, an ominous dream abruptly made Li Mu open his eyes suddenly. He looked around and found himself still in the courtyard enjoying a warm moment with Xue’Er, who looked at him with a gentle and caring gaze, her hand still resting on his shoulder, evidently startled by his sudden movement.

"Brother Li! What’s wrong?" Xue’Er looked at Li Mu with some tension, not understanding.

When Li Mu fell asleep under her massage, Xue’Er only felt a bit distressed, not finding anything unusual. However, Li Mu just fell asleep and was suddenly awakened, which was clearly somewhat amiss.

At Li Mu’s current realm as a High-Tier cultivator, almost no dreams occur, and even sleep is rare, unless the Heart Realm has been greatly disturbed, or there is a sudden surge in anxiety, a high-risk warning, or an unknown major obstacle hidden within the Dao Path.

"It’s fine, it’s fine!"

Li Mu gently patted Xue’Er’s hand, indicating her to not worry, while also working to calm his inner turmoil, smiling as he explained: "Perhaps I have been too absorbed in artifact refining recently, my mind somewhat unstable, leading to slight hallucinations."

Upon hearing this, Xue’Er frowned slightly, obviously sensing Li Mu’s emotional inconsistency.

Seeing Xue’Er’s unusual expression, Li Mu bitterly smiled, knowing it’s not easy to hide from Xue’Er’s talent with the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline.

"I unexpectedly had a bad dream just now when I fell asleep?"

Li Mu bitterly smiled again, candidly telling Xue’Er.

"What kind of nightmare could make Brother Li so frightened?"

Upon hearing, Xue’Er’s expression tightened, her hand on Li Mu’s shoulder unconsciously applied force, filled with worry.

Li Mu felt Xue’Er’s tension and concern in her hand, a warm current surging in his heart. He gently patted Xue’Er’s hand to signal her to relax and smiled, saying: "Xue’Er, don’t worry. I just encountered some vague and frightening scenes in the dream. But what exactly they were, I can’t recall, perhaps just an indistinct premonition of unknown challenges within my heart. No need to dwell on it."

Upon hearing this, Xue’Er’s brow remained furrowed, knowing Li Mu’s cultivation and Heart Realm, a dream that made him uneasy was certainly not ordinary.

"Brother Li, you have reached Void Refining Cultivation. How can you have nightmares? This occurrence of the dream is definitely not coincidental. Perhaps it truly foretells something; you must not take it lightly!" Xue’Er solemnly reminded Li Mu.

"Got it, I will use Divination Technique shortly. It’s getting late; go prepare some food!"

Li Mu nodded, with a relaxed attitude to soothe Xue’Er, giving her instructions.